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Yashoda Hospitals Makes Strides in Cancer Care: Successfully Saves a 39-year-old female from Mozambique

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Yashoda Hospitals has successfully performed a Laparoscopic Open Left Adrenalectomy procedure for Pheochromocytoma on Mrs. Aida Tome Ricardo Lazaro from Mozambique Hyderabad, India, 6th February 24: Yashoda Hospitals, a leading healthcare institution known for its excellence in surgical oncology, is proud to announce the successful completion of a Laparoscopic Open Left Adrenalectomy procedure for Pheochromocytoma …

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Deputy President to Address the launch of Principles and Guidelines for the use of Digital and Social Media in African Elections

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The Presidency: Republic of South Africa
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His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Tuesday, 27 February 2024, deliver a keynote address on the launch of principles and guidelines for the use of digital and social media in African elections at the Protea Hotel, Wanderers in Illovo, Johannesburg.

These guidelines seek to create awareness among Election Management Bodies and other stakeholders on the benefits and threats of digital and social media to the electoral process and integrity.

These principles and guidelines are a comprehensive framework for the continental EMBs and were adopted in Cotonou, Benin during the 11th General Assembly meeting of Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) in November 2023.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa provided secretariat support and facilitated the process for the development of these guidelines. The first draft of the guidelines was presented at the validation workshop hosted by the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in September last year. 

These guidelines are relevant to the South African context as they are aligned to our appreciation of the pivotal role that social media plays in strengthening our democracy, and the importance of social media as a source for credible and factual information to the public. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency: Republic of South Africa.

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What Problems Does Straton Prepaid Solve?

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Straton Prepaid primarily caters to individuals who use prepaid electricity and water meters, aiming to solve several problems they might face: 1. Managing prepaid meters: Problem: Difficulty understanding meter readings, managing balances, and topping up credit conveniently. Solution: The website offers information on different types of prepaid meters,their features, and troubleshooting tips. It also provides …

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Converse ULT.X Returns To Cape Town

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After an exciting comeback to Cape Town last year, the event organisers have once again set up the premier action sports tournament at Battery Park in the V & A Waterfront.  Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, will see the best local and international park BMX riders and skateboarders strut their stuff. Last year, …

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Bridging the Digital Divide in South Africa: Pathways to Inclusive Educational Technology

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By Brandon Govender – Enrolment Manager at Regent Business School In the diverse and dynamic landscape of South Africa, the digital divide is a glaring challenge impeding the progress of educational equity and societal advancement. This divide not only separates communities based on their access to technology but also impacts their ability to develop vital …

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The Multifaceted World of Valuation Services: Navigating Assets with Expertise

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In the intricate tapestry of the financial and asset management world, valuator services stand as pivotal pillars, offering clarity, precision, and insight into the true value of diverse assets. From tangible assets like land and buildings to the intangible allure of art and antiques, the scope of valuation services is vast and varied, catering to a wide …

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Don’t abandon your New Year’s Resolutions! Look at a Sustainable Approach to Well-being

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As we move through February, many of us may have already given up on our New Year’s Resolutions – and it’s certainly not uncommon. According to research by John C Norcross from the University of Scranton, a quarter of those who make resolutions will abandon them after a week and only 19% of resolution-makers stick …

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The Future of Living: Exploring the World of Smart Homes

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the concept of the smart home has transitioned from a futuristic idea to a tangible reality for many. With the integration of advanced operating systems, smart lighting, comprehensive home security, unparalleled comfort and convenience, immersive home entertainment, intuitive universal remotes, and innovative intercom solutions, the modern home is becoming a hub …

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Bookings Open for The Brahman Hills Experience

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Just a few weeks after captivating the world with its breathtaking gardens and securing the esteemed Overseas Region Winner title in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Garden of the Year Competition, Brahman Hills has opened bookings for an exclusive weekend in these magnificent surroundings. Boasting an enchanting blend of refined experiences, guests seeking an …

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Presidential Working Group to accelerate resolution of issues impacting eThekwini

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Presidential Working Group to accelerate resolution of issues impacting eThekwini

President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for an engagement on the area’s pressing challenges.

The President, together with Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Police Bheki Cele, Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Minister Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala, met with the groups on Friday.

“The last Presidential engagement took place in May 2022. [Friday’s] session presented an opportunity for the President and the Durban business community to recap on measures that have been put in place to grow the provinces economy and address the current water, electricity and infrastructure challenges. 

“During the interaction, the President and the Ministers briefed the business community on various initiatives that are currently underway in assisting eThekwini and the province through the various interventions led by the national government,” the Presidency said in a statement.

A Presidential eThekwini Working Group has also been set up.

“To accelerate the speedy resolution of issues impacting the eThekwini metro, President Ramaphosa has set up the Presidential eThekwini Working Group that will be made up of Ministers in the affected portfolios, working alongside the metro and business. The working group will present their progress reports to the President regularly,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the President also met with the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial House of Traditional and Koi-San Leadership to address a variety of issues and “foster closer relations between government and institutions of traditional leadership”.

“Among the issues addressed by the President was the finalisation of the Traditional Leaders Handbook which contains all the support that will be provided to Amakhosi by the government. With KZN having grappled with the killing of Amakhosi, the President committed that the government was looking into the matter to decide on the best solution.

“President Ramaphosa pleaded with Amakhosi to collaborate with government to fight social ills, build rural economies and assist in facilitating development such as building bridges, roads and educational programmes.

“With general elections on the horizons, President Ramaphosa also appealed to Amakhosi to be tolerant to all political parties by allowing campaigning in their communities without fear and intimidation. He also encouraged political parties to respect traditional leaders as they carry on with their campaigns,” the Presidency said.

President Ramaphosa assured the traditional leaders that other issues related to land, rural development and agriculture will also be addressed. – SAnews.gov.za

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Load shedding downgraded to Stage 2 and 3

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Load shedding downgraded to Stage 2 and 3

Eskom has reduced load shedding to Stage 2 during the afternoon with Stage 3 to follow during the evening.

This after the power utility implemented Stage 4 load shedding last Thursday following challenges at power stations.

“Load shedding will be reduced to Stage 2 from 5am on Sunday until 4pm. Thereafter, Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 4pm until 5am on Monday. This is as a result of the anticipated recovery of emergency reserves overnight and the two generating units expected to return to service by Sunday.

“Eskom will provide an update of the outlook for the week ahead on Sunday, or as soon as any significant changes occur,” the power utility said on social media platform, X.

Eskom explained why it had to implement Stage 4 load shedding last week.

“Last Thursday, generation capacity was lost from five generating units at Kendal and a unit at Duvha power stations. This resulted in the need to ramp up load shedding to Stage 4 from 4am until further notice.

“The events that led to the loss of generating capacity at Kendal Power Station units are as follows: Kendal Unit 1 was taken offline on Wednesday at 8pm due to leaking safety valves, which caused the capacity of the demineralised water storage tanks to run low. While recovering the storage water tanks, a contamination incident occurred in the water treatment plant, necessitating the isolation of the plant to investigate the root cause.

“During this period of investigation, the level of auxiliary cooling water, which also uses demineralised water, ran low. This led to capacity loss from four generating units at 2am in the morning,” the power utility said. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Directive of professionalisation of public service issued

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Directive of professionalisation of public service issued

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has released Volume 1 of the Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation.

This is a fulfilment of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s long standing commitment to bolster the public service in response to the State Capture Report.

DPSA Director-General, Yoliswa Makhasi, said: “We are confident that this directive will play a crucial role in shaping a professional and efficient public service that meets the needs and expectations of South Africans.”

According to the DPSA, the issuance of the directive is a milestone marking “a step towards enhancing the efficacy, integrity, and accountability of the public service”.

“The directive, amongst others, provides guidance to the public service in how to roll out the implementation of the Professionalisation Framework as part of major reforms to improve productivity and efficiencies, especially considering the financial limitations that if not addressed may affect the accessibility of quality public services.

“An emphasis is placed in the pursuit of strategic practices in human resources management and development, including in recruitment and selection, performance management, ethics, integrity, and leadership and innovation. The directive transforms the public service into a continuous learning and professional development environment,” the department said.

The directive can be accessed at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/hrmd/2024/Circular_no_6_of_2024_21_02_2024.pdf.

The DPSA said the directive also seeks to address youth development and employment by:

  • Waiving the requirement for experience for entry level posts on salary level 1-6 where there is no supervisory responsibilities attached to the posts.
  • Clarifying that all posts advertised in the public service should include an email facility to make provision for the submission of applications via emails.
  • Enabling departments to confirm qualifications through verified academic records from higher education institutions where applicants have not been granted possession of their certificates due to student debt still owed.

“This is in line with the President’s SONA commitment to remove barriers to entry into the job market faced by the youth.

“Through the Minister for the Public Service and Administration [Thulas Nxesi] approved directive, departments will be able to fulfil the Constitutional imperative of addressing the injustices of the past, whilst promoting the realisation of socio-economic rights of South Africans,” the department said.

The directive is expected to take effect on 1 April. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Election Day officially gazetted

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Election Day officially gazetted

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially proclaimed and gazetted the 29th of May as Election Day in South Africa.

“This follows consultation by the President with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The proclamation on the election date has been published in the Government Gazette of Friday, 23 February 2024,” the Presidency said in a statement.

The President has also proclaimed the day of the election, 29 May 2024, as a public holiday throughout the Republic.

Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission (IEC) is expected to hold a media briefing on Monday on the state of readiness for the 2024 general elections.

“During the briefing, the commission will unpack key aspects of the elections timetable, which will include the certification of the voters’ roll, the publication of voting station details, submission of candidate nominations, notices to vote outside of the country, applications for special votes, and other election-related matters,” the electoral body said.

Meanwhile ahead of the close of the voters’ roll on Friday, the IEC reminded eligible voters of the general rule of elections.

“That is, a person must register where they live, and vote at the voting station where they are registered.

“The only exception to the rule is that a voter may vote outside of the voting district of registration after notifying the Electoral Commission by a date set in the Election Timetable, which is to be announced shortly,” the IEC said. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Transnet makes progress at Eastern Cape ports

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Transnet makes progress at Eastern Cape ports

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it is forging ahead with the implementation of the state-owned company’s Recovery Plan at its Eastern Cape ports.

The plan is aimed at enabling efficient utilisation of port infrastructure and improving operational efficiencies at its Central Region ports of East London, Ngqura and Port Elizabeth.

According to TNPA, the improvements are also geared at ensuring competitiveness of the central region ports “through robust port operations oversight, delivery of critical infrastructure and investing in reliable marine fleet”.

“Among the strategic initiatives for East London is the deepening and strengthening of the N-berth, the replacement of two Graving Dock Jib Cranes to enable the ship repair facility and the acquisition of two tugboats. These initiatives are aimed at boosting the river ports marine infrastructure and fleet availability to enable key sectors of the local economy.

“The N-Berth construction project has commenced and will be completed in October 2024. Within this project, TNPA seeks to increase the berth capacity of the automotive terminal of the Port of East London and allow for berthing of modern automotive carriers,” TNPA said in a statement on Thursday.

The authority said the project also includes an upgrade of a quay at the Port Elizabeth port.

“In line with the Central Region’s focus on enabling the local fishing industry in Nelson Mandela Bay, the project pipeline for the Port of Port Elizabeth includes the completed upgrade of the 1200-ton slipway and the refurbishment of the Dom Pedro Quay which is planned to commence at the end of February 2024.

“The port will also benefit from eight of the 52 hydraulic tension units that TNPA has procured for its ports,” TNPA said.

Earlier this month, TNPA announced that the first batch of four hydraulic mooring units it has procured to improve operations and reduce shipping delays at ports have been delivered and operationalised at the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura.

READ | Transnet steps up efforts to curb shipping delays . – SAnews.gov.za

 

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Last chance to register to vote

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Last chance to register to vote

South Africans who are eligible to vote have just a few hours left to register or update their information before the voter’s roll closes.

Voter registration for the 2024 General Elections will close at midnight, which is the day of proclamation of the General Election 2024.

The President and the Provincial Premiers will proclaim Election Day, 29 May 2024, during the course of today.

“The 2024 general elections are historic in that they mark the 30th year of electoral democracy. We do not wish for any eligible citizen to miss out on this historic democratic process," said Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo.

The online voter registration portal, registertovote.elections.org.za, is functional and has proven to be the most effective method, allowing everyone to update their details from the comfort of their own homes, work places and communities.

Citizens have until midnight to use the platform for voter registration and update their particulars. Citizens out of country can also use the same voter registration platform until midnight.

Citizens may also visit IEC offices in the all municipalities to register to vote. The offices will remain operational until 16:00.

Voters can also reach out to the Chat-bot on the 0600 88 00 00 WhatsApp line or call 0800118000.

Mamabolo assured South Africans that the Electoral Commission staff members are hand to assist voters at IEC offices in various municipalities during these last few hours.

The Electoral Commission reminded eligible voters of the general rule in elections. A person must register where they live, and vote at the voting station where they are registered.

The only exception to the rule is that a voter may vote outside of the voting district of registration after notifying the Electoral Commission by a date set in the Election Timetable. – SAnews.gov.za

 

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